Minutes Of The Meeting
Ninth Annual Training Conference
Nashville, Tennessee
August 21 - 24, 1979
The annul meeting was held at the Maxwell House Hotel from August 20- 23,
1979. The first business meeting was held on August 21, 1979, at 4:15
p.m., called to order by President Charles Reavis. Before the meeting
was called to order, President Reavis introduced the new Chief of Enforcement
Training Division, John Wilder to the Association. Roll call was taken by
Secretary B.M. Lea. 36 members were present.
President Reavis appointed C.D. Holbrook as Sergeant-At-Arms during the meeting.
Secretary Lea went over last years minutes at San Antonio. He also
stated that the Minute Book was available for review by any member.
The minutes were approved as read.
Treasurer Carl Kent gave the treasury report. He informed the members
that the name of the Association was changed for tax exempt status.
The alumni association started with $5,564.97 as a donation from the Law
Enforcement Officers Alumni Association. We received $2,431.50 in conference
fees and dues at this conference. We received $1,010.00 which were
dues sent through the mail. Of that $140.00 was delinquent 1978 conference
fees, which brings the balance to $8,151.20.
Old Business
President Reavis discussed the tax exempt status. He also discussed
the future status of Joe Band – should he remain as Legal Advisor for the
Association or should another person be appointed. He stated that Joe
Band is a Charter Member and will remain as such.
Jim Pearce suggested that we do not eliminate Joe Band, but consider having
someone work as Legal Advisor who is directly associated with DEA.
Fred Warner suggested that the Association look into getting Harry Myers
as Legal Advisor.
President Reavis reported on the status of the DEA Magazine. Attempts
have been made to have the DEA Magazine sent to all Association members.
This was never done, due to the fact that DEA said they could not give copies
to a non-Federal agency.
President Reavis reported on the status of the Association magazine.
DEA was supposed to have articles for the magazine. The Association
never received these articles. John Wilder informed President Reavis
that there were, in fact, plenty of DEA articles available for the magazine
and that they should have received them. Tony Cochran had a printer
for the magazine at a very low price. Since it was not printed, money
had to be returned to organizations that had donated.
President Reavis discussed the State Representative status. He recognized
the ones who were present at eh meeting and stated what a good job they did
contacting old members and getting them active in the Association and paying
dues again.
New Business
President Reavis informed the Association that 1st Vice President Wes Wimberly
resigned from law enforcement.
President Reavis requested that each member present give the name and address
of their supervisor so that the Association can send a letter thanking them
for sending their officer(s) to the conference.
President Reavis informed the members that anyone interested in running for
an office submit their name, department and class number to Fred Warner.
President Reavis informed the Association that the registration fee covered
the hospitality rook, breakfast on the first morning, the catered dinner
at the FOP Lodge, and the banquet on Thursday night with entertainment by
Ronnie McDowell.
Motion was made by Pat Olvey to adjourn the meeting for the day and reconvene
the next day. Motion was seconded by Fred Warner and carried.
Meeting adjourned at 5:22 p.m.
President Reavis reconvened the meeting at 4:15 p.m., on August 22, 1979.
The chair appointed C.D. Holbrook as Sergeant-At-Arms. Roll call was
taken by Secretary Lea. 38 members were present. President Reavis
stated the minutes of yesterdays meeting and the treasury report and that
is would be done the following day.
Old Business
Nothing to report
New Business
Nothing to report
Election of new officers
Fred Warner appointed Joe Cox and Carl Kent to assist him in handling the
voting. Ballots were distributed for the election of new officers.
1. President – James C. Pierce
Charles R. Reavis
Thomas R. Collins
Motion was made to close the ballot for President. The motion was seconded
and carried. The ballots were collected. Charles R. Reavis was
elected as the new President.
2. 1st Vice President - David A. Pembleton
Joel G. Locklear
Donald A. (Tony) Cochran
Motion was made to close the ballot for 1st Vice President. The motion
was seconded and carried. The ballots were collected. Donald
A. (Tony) Cochran was elected as the new 1st Vice President.
3. 2nd Vice President – B.M. Lea
Glenn J. Butner
Vance L. Furr
Motion was made to close the ballot for 2nd Vice President. The motion
was seconded and carried. The ballots were collected. B.M. Lea
was elected as the new 2nd Vice President.
4. Secretary - James Harris
Pat Olvey
Motion was made to close the ballot for Secretary. The motion was seconded
and carried. The ballots were collected. James Harris was elected
as the new Secretary.
5. Treasurer - Williams E. Wood
James Pierce
David Pembleton
Motion was made to close the ballot for Treasurer. The motion was seconded
and carried. The ballots were collected. David Pembleton was
elected as the new Treasurer.
Motion was made to destroy all ballots. The motion was seconded and
carried.
Motion was made by Vance Furr to adjourn the meeting for the day, and reconvene
the next day. Motion was seconded and carried. Meeting adjourned
at 5:58 p.m.
President Reavis reconvened the meeting at 3:19 p.m., on August 23, 1979.
Roll Call was taken by Secretary Lea. 34 members were present.
Secretary Lea read over the minutes of the meeting from the first two days.
Old Business
The chair had no old business to discuss.
New Business
Tony Cochran discussed the magazine. He passed out a guide to go by
to assist members in getting donation from organizations. He states
that we had $620.00 not returned, and would use it to show what we did have
at this conference.
President Reavis requested any member interested in having the next conterence
in their city to come forward and discuss.
1. Tom Collins – Virginia Beach
2. Williams E. Wood – Atlanta
3. Jim Pierce – Florida, Orlando area
4. Tony Cochran – Nashville
5. Joe Grills – Jackson, Mississippi
C.D. Holbrook made a motion that the Executive Board have the membership
present vote on the location for next years conference, on one of the locations
that was mentioned. Motion was seconded by Jim Pierce. After
discussion, C.D. Holbrook withdrew his motion. Jim Pierce seconded
it.
C.D. Holbrook made a motion to have Article VI, Conference, of the Articles
of Association, be changed to read as follows: “There shall be an annual
meeting of the Association at such time and place as shall be decided upon
by the majority vote of 2/3 of the members present at the conference.
Other meetings may be called at the discretion of the Executive Board.”
Motion was seconded by Tom Collins. After discussion, motion was withdrawn.
Sites were voted on for next years conference:
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Atlanta, Georgia
Orlando, Florida
Nashville, Tennessee
Jackson, Mississippi
Virginia Beach was the recommendation for next years conference to the Executive
Board. Orlando, Florida was the second recommendation.
Tony Cochran discussed the magazine. He asked that money be sent to
Carl Kent. After the first of the year, money should be sent to David
Pembleton. The money will go directly into the treasury. All
advertisements will go to Tony Cochran at 302 Mason Lane, Goodletsville,
Tennessee, 37072.
B.M. Lea discussed the State Representative status. He informed the
State Representatives present at this conference to submit within 30 days
from this date any updating and address changes of members to him.
Motion was made by Pat Olvery to close the meeting. Motion was seconded
and carried. Meeting adjourned at 5:00 p.m.